"Be Ye Thankful" ~ Colossians 3:15 (KJV) is a scripture verse from the bible that admonishes us to be grateful no matter what happens.Every day that we live is a gift from our Creator. Our lives are His gift to us. No matter what is going on in our world today, there is always something we can find to be thankful for. A neighbor whose wife was undergoing a severe time of suffering once told me that he could not feel sorry for himself because he realized that he didn't have far to look to see that there always would be someone who was worse off than he and his dear wife were, and that knowledge made him very thankful. I marveled at how he handled his suffering. His sense of gratitude had made no place for weeds of bitterness to grow in his heart and to poison his outlook.

I first introduced this beautiful Thank You/Encouraging Card in my Etsy Shop with an alternate design and for a limited time only as an Instant Download Digital Encouraging card. The Still Life Painting of Pumpkins and gourds is from a watercolor study I made one fall afternoon. I recently painted the colorful border of pumpkins and gourds and vines on my Ipad and by combining both paintings I created a unique new painting.

I had fun redesigning this card!

The card measures 4 ¼ “ inches wide by 5 ½ “inches tall and comes with its own matching white envelope and is shipped to you in a protective re-sealable plastic sleeve.

My cards are watermarked in my Etsy Shop: Your purchased Card will NOT be watermarked! ☺

Shipping & Policies

Shipping from United States

Processing time

1-3 business days

Estimated shipping times

North America : 1 - 3 business days

I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.

Customs and import taxes

Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

Payment Options

Secure options

Accepts Etsy gift cards

Returns & Exchanges

I gladly accept returns and exchanges

Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery

Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery

I don't accept cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

Custom or personalized orders

Digital downloads

Items on sale

Conditions of return

Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Custom and personalized orders

If you would like to choose your own personal assortment of encouraging cards or make up a special gift box of greeting cards out of my cards that you have selected, then convo me and let me know about your special order. I will create for you just the box of cards that you select!

Gift wrapping and packaging

If you would like your purchase gift wrapped and a hand written personalized card added to it, then please convo me and give me details as to what you would like me to write in your note. I will ship your purchase to whatever address you specify.

Custom Gift Sets

Gift Sets: if you would like to create a gift set out of a music album, a book, and a set of cards or anything you see in my shop that is not offered as a gift set, then please convo me and we can arrange for your special order.

Direct Checkout & Quick Sale for Local Buyers

Direct Checkout & Quick Sales on Etsy using the Etsy Card Reader are available to my local buyers who choose to make purchases using their approved credit card, cash, or check.

If you are a local customer and would like to make a purchase from my shop, please contact me with your order and to arrange for delivery:
Etsy Members: Send me a Convo
Non-Etsy Members: info@wingsofthemorningpublications.com

All local sales are made in person. There are no shipping fees.

Virginia State residents must pay a 5.3% sales tax.

Etsy stipulates that Buyers who are not Etsy members may not leave a review of their purchases.

However, Etsy members who make purchases and get email receipts may leave reviews of their purchases.